Professional Development

Question 1

requirements to stay an RVN?

Answer 1

pay annual retention fee

declare any criminal convictions or refusal by regulatory body

complete a minimum of 15 hours CPD yearly
- ensures knowledge and skills remain current

Question 2

CPD?

Answer 2

continued - must happen throughout registration as RVN
professional - must be relevant to profession
development - must benefit your skill set

Question 3

personal development cycle?

Answer 3

establish purpose/direction 
identify development need
undertake development 
review and evaluate 
repeat

Question 4

what counts as CPD?

Answer 4

• private study/reading
• learning online
• lectures, seminars and workshops
• job projects
• training in-house
• research

Question 5

5 CPD considerations?

Answer 5

1. relevant - want to develop a certain skill relevant to your profession
2. easily defined - decide something specific
3. achievable - with time management and resources
4. cost - will you be funded?
5. time - whatever you earn can be used immediately